Trusted local caterers for shiva meals
Local kitchens experienced with shiva meals in Toronto and Montreal. Kosher and non-kosher options. Free to browse.
Centre Street Deli
Thornhill/Vaughan,North York,TorontoClassic Thornhill Jewish deli since 1988. Montreal-style smoked meat, corned beef, matzo ball soup, and deli platters. Catering trays are a community staple for shiva meals.
Delivery available · Serves Thornhill/Vaughan, North York, Toronto
Daniel et Daniel
GTA-widePremium full-service caterer since 1980. Custom seasonal menus with dietary accommodation. Experienced, elegant catering for families wanting something beyond traditional deli. Full event coordination available.
Delivery available · Serves GTA-wide
Ely's Fine Foods
Toronto,North YorkCOR-certified kosher catering and takeout with 25+ years serving the Toronto Jewish community. Dedicated shiva meal packages delivered to the home. Salads, soups, chicken, beef, and fish dishes.
Kosher · Delivery available · Serves Toronto, North York
Encore Catering
Toronto,North York,GTA-wideFamily-owned caterer since 1979 with a dedicated shiva meals program. Online ordering, delivery to the shiva home Mon–Sat. Over 40 years of experience serving the community with comforting, reliable meals.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves Toronto, North York, GTA-wide
Grodzinski Bakery
Toronto,North YorkCOR-certified kosher, nut-free bakery. Challah, cakes, sandwich platters, breakfast platters, and dessert trays. Toronto and Thornhill locations. A staple for shiva baked goods and morning platters.
Kosher · Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves Toronto, North York
Jem Salads
GTAFresh, wholesome salad platters and prepared meals with generous portions. Great for lighter shiva meals. Platters for 10-50+ guests with flexible delivery timing. Not kosher certified.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves GTA
Marron Bistro
Toronto & GTACOR-certified kosher fine dining in Forest Hill. Elegant catering for shiva and private events. An upscale kosher option for families wanting a refined, comforting meal.
Kosher · Delivery available · Serves Toronto & GTA
Mitzuyan Kosher Catering
Toronto,North YorkCOR-certified kosher caterer since 2004. Modern kosher menus for shiva, with mobile catering to any location. Specializes in comforting, beautifully presented meals for mourning families.
Kosher · Delivery available · Serves Toronto, North York
Nortown Foods
Toronto,North YorkPremium grocer with full catering services, butcher shop, and prepared foods counter. Hot meals, salads, deli platters, and baked goods. Over 50 years serving the Toronto Jewish community. A one-stop shop for shiva meals.
Delivery available · Serves Toronto, North York
Pickle Barrel
Toronto,North YorkExtensive catering menu with sandwich platters, salads, hot entrees, and dessert trays. Reliable for feeding groups of 10 to 200+. Online ordering and flexible scheduling make last-minute shiva meals easy.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves Toronto, North York
Pusateri's Fine Foods
TorontoToronto’s premier grocer and caterer. Beautifully prepared platters, entrees, and desserts with high-quality ingredients. Full-service catering including event coordination. Ideal for upscale shiva meals.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves Toronto
The Food Dudes
GTA-wideChef-driven catering with seasonal, scratch-made menus. Known for high-quality comfort food and accommodating dietary restrictions. A reliable choice for families wanting something beyond traditional deli.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves GTA-wide
Toben Food by Design
Toronto,GTAFull-service caterer with 15+ years experience catering shiva and celebrations of life. Comforting, customized menus with kosher-style, gluten-free, and vegan options. Dedicated event manager works with each family.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves Toronto, GTA
United Bakers Dairy Restaurant
TorontoIconic Toronto dairy restaurant since 1912. Famous for blintzes, pierogies, and homestyle Jewish comfort food. Dairy/vegetarian focus makes it ideal for shiva meals in kosher homes where meat separation matters.
Delivery available · Online ordering · Serves Toronto
Every listed caterer is a real, operating business that serves shiva meals. We confirm contact details when a caterer is listed. Updated .
What shiva caterers do differently
A shiva is not a dinner party. The family is sitting through seven days of grief and visitors. Meals need to feed the household plus the people who drop in. Food has to keep well, reheat easily, and not require the family to do anything but eat.
Caterers experienced with shiva orders know this. They portion for groups, pack with disposable serving ware, and deliver to the door so the family is not running errands during shiva. Many have shiva-specific packages with mains, sides, salads, bread, and dessert priced together.
In Toronto, kosher caterers in this directory are certified by the Kashruth Council of Canada (COR). In Montreal, kosher caterers are certified by Vaad Hair (MK). Non-kosher options are also listed for families without dietary restrictions.
Choosing the right caterer
Five questions to ask when you call:
- Lead time. 24 to 48 hours is standard. Some accept same-day if they have capacity.
- Minimum order. Many caterers have a minimum dollar amount or a minimum number of servings. Ask before you build the menu.
- Delivery vs pickup. Most caterers deliver within their city, often free above a threshold. Confirm the delivery zone covers the shiva address.
- Disposable serving ware. Ask for paper plates, plastic cutlery, and napkins. The family should not be washing dishes during shiva.
- Tell them it's a shiva. Caterers who handle these orders regularly may have shiva-specific menus, and they will know what's appropriate for the meal of consolation.
Coordinating with friends so nothing overlaps
The biggest challenge with shiva food is rarely finding it. It's making sure the right amount arrives on the right days. Three kugels on Monday, nothing on Wednesday, the family eats the same casserole four nights in a row.
The fix is one shared sign-up so everyone can see what's already covered. Friends pick a meal, the family doesn't have to track anything, and the week stays fed without overlap.
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Neshama provides this listing as a community resource. Listed caterers are independent businesses. Neshama does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the quality, safety, or delivery of any products or services. Please verify dietary certifications and requirements directly with the caterer.